How to stop all hints from displaying in MicroStation V8 XM Edition


  
 Applies To 
  
 Product(s):MicroStation
 Version(s):08.09.02.12
 Environment: N\A
 Area: Configuration
 Subarea: General
 Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group
  

Problem

How to stop all hints from displaying in MicroStation V8 XM Edition.

Solution

First turn off the Position Mapping Preference 'Show Position Mapping Aids'. Next set the configuration variable: MS_NO_POSITION_MAPPING_HINTS= 1

Note: all hints, including those associated with the Main and Active Tasks will not be displayed.